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NB-US34/US281 over I80

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Hall County, Nebraska · Hastings Intrchg · Structure no. S080 31211

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,920
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB-US34/US281 over I80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB-US34/US281 over I80 in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 63 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,920 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,872 by 2038. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNB-US34/US281
CrossesI80
LocationHastings Intrchg
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8201, -98.3783
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,920 (2018)
Projected traffic7,872 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB-US34/US281 over I80 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is NB-US34/US281 over I80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does NB-US34/US281 over I80 carry?

About 4,920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is NB-US34/US281 over I80?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns NB-US34/US281 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.